Design Consultant / Retail Sales Associate

Don’t miss this opportunity to earn the highest commission in the furniture industry!

Klingman’s Furniture & Design is a family-owned, industry-leading company. Since 1896, we’ve been helping Michigan families create fresh and exciting living spaces in their homes. Our professional Sales Associates enjoy a generous commission structure with the potential to earn $40,000 - $90,000 a year, with our top producers making six figures!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level?

We offer a comprehensive paid sales training program, opportunity to advance through our Manager-in-Training program, and work-life balance! We are currently seeking high energy, positive, and driven individuals to join our team. If you’re fashion forward, passionate, relentless, and professional, we want to talk to you!

Prior sales experience is required. Experience in furniture sales & design is preferred.

Responsibilities and Duties

Job Responsibilities of the Sales Professional

• Meets required monthly sales and productivity standards.
• Demonstrates strong product knowledge (furniture, accessories, fabrics, etc.).
• Records customer contact in our CRM System to organize, generate and cultivate business.
• Greet clients in a retail showroom setting and demonstrate in-depth knowledge of products and services to customers while guiding them through the selection of furniture and decorative accessories.
• Prepare and present furniture selections and pricing to clients.
• Represent the Klingman's name with sophistication & pride.
• Performs proactive and consistent follow-up with all guests before and after the sale and at delivery. Promptly solves guest concerns.
• Responsible for all aspects of the sale from prospecting through closing and account management.
• Works to improve performance based on feedback provided by store management.
• Performs all opening and closing duties as directed.
• Accurately performs all systems functions and maintain operational standards
• Works in collaboration with all team members
• Utilize company technology to communicate with clients, vendors and ensure accurate ordering.
• Must have reliable transportation, a flexible schedule and a cell phone.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma required. College preferred
• Some work experience in a retail environment
• Ability to work nights and Saturdays (CLOSED ON SUNDAYS)
• Must be able to move or lift heavy objects, such as furniture
• Intermediate computer literacy
• Ability to work independently with little supervision/self-motivated.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Must be willing to work extended hours as needed.

To perform this retail sales position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Compensation:

• Paid Training
• Hourly plus commission on written sales during your evaluation period.
• 100% Commission with uncapped earnings potential after evaluation period.
• Bonus plan on special products offered

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive benefit package
• Paid Vacation
• Continuous Employee Development
• Management-In-Training Program
• Transfer Opportunities
• Generous Employee Discount

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Furniture or Interior Design: 1 year (Preferred)
• Retail sales: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $90,000